Surviving the Storm: Finding A Way Forward After the Loss of a Child

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EP44. Have you ever felt like you’re living in constant fight or flight, trying to process grief while keeping it all together?
In this deeply moving episode, Erin Blechman shares her powerful journey of loss and resilience after the tragic suicide of her son, Max. She bravely delves into the complex emotions of grief and the unique challenges of losing a child to mental illness. Through her raw and heartfelt story, Erin sheds light on the misunderstood nature of mental illness and the vital importance of open conversations about depression and suicide.
Join us as we uncover the impact of grief on family dynamics and other relationships, as well as the profound healing that comes from actively navigating through the pain. Erin's courageous storytelling offers practical advice for processing complex emotions, finding solace in community, and discovering hope after trauma.
Whether you're personally grappling with grief or supporting a loved one through difficult times, this episode provides powerful tools and inspiration to help you keep moving forward.
As mentioned in this episode:
⇢ Erin’s Book - MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY: Reflections After Losing my Son to Suicide
⇢ Grief Support Group for Bereaved Parents
⇢ Download Your Free Nutrition Cheat Sheet
⇢ Support Your Gut + Stress Resilience with Happy Juice
⇢ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
⇢ EP 19 Gut Check: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Antidepressants
⇢ EP 27 From Burnout to Balance: A Caregivers Path to Combating Anxiety
⇢ EP 32 What Do You Do When Something Bad Happens
In This Episode We Cover:

• The real impact of mental illness and the stigma surrounding it
• Why grief looks different for every family member
• How to actively process grief through action and community
• The importance of faith, anger, and finding hope after trauma
• Practical tips for supporting someone grieving the loss of a child

Connect with Erin Blechman:

⇢ Instagram: @erin.blechman
⇢ Web: Erin Blechman

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